DIY Weight Vest for Under $50!

[@MeepMeep88]

How to make permanent weight vest = Eat more

[@AB__84-s]

Im gaining weight and i feel heavier doing caliesthenics

[@yor90]

lmao

[@luisdotespinal]

Hahahaha, that made my day. I have to admit that was funny as hell.

[@supersaiyanzero386]

I agree. I was 286 lbs right when i quit drinking and bodyweight exercises were a trip to the gym. However, i am 5 foot 7 or 8 and that weight is too hard on the heart plus i need to be fast for my preferred 2nd hobby (martial arts). Maybe i'll go amatuer strongman next year at 30 and get myself back up to around 260-280 but dude being light feels so great. You can easily see your muscles working, have visible abs, can train power and have a bruce lee physique naturally (close to it most likely not fully)

[@shifty530]

I ordered a cheap vest off eBay for $25 then went to a welding shop with the foam inserts they came with and had them cut two 10 guage sheets of steel to fit. Got a vest for $60 for half the work and it's much slimmer then putting barbell weights in. Note: tape the foam to the sheet metal and it's much more comfortable.

[@Blockhead_teda]

That’s what I was thinking about doing lol

[@OmarLemusTactic]

Leaf springs cut and welded could do the trick also.

[@adamhinde5864]

One thing that really made it work well for me was buying a vest from an air soft website. They usually come with the hard foam plates which I cut a circle in. Stops the plate from moving around👍

[@modeSeven]

How did you make the plate stay?

[@grequiem486]

​@@modeSevenfoam works

[@grequiem486]

sorry for the necro

[@YoureMrLebowski]

If the vest is $48 where do you get the 10lb plates for free? Ahh, I guess my gym membership has more value than I thought!

[@jayn8392]

Well if you are buying this kind of equipment chances are you have some sort of home gym. Ergo, you would have some 10lb plates kicking around already.

[@shinigamizzz5372]

@@jayn8392 nope. No home gym. Just wanna make a weight vest and get training

[@Rob-lz5iz]

I have 10 lb plates, but I use them and cannot wrap them up and put them in a vest. I would need to buy additional plates. At $1 per pound (optimistic) that would add to the cost. Titan has a 40 lb vest for around $85. That looks like a better deal than $48 for a vest and $40 for the plates. Plus it is easier to adjust the weight and I dont have to spend a bunch of precious free time messing around building the thing.

[@Blockhead_teda]

Go to the metal scrap y’all get a 10ths plate for $5 … problem solved

[@paul.anthonykabche6294]

After a long sweaty session, the cardboard will absorb some of the sweat and will loose its shape hence the plates will start to move. Great idea coop but maybe you should use some type of plastic instead.

[@GarageGymReviews]

That's a good idea. I'm curious to see how it will perform over time.

[@brunocoltrane]

rndmher like those packpack fabric

[@daabbott2]

Plastic corrugated board would be perfect.

[@paul.anthonykabche6294]

David Abbott yea that's it

[@travisnguyen4]

Paul.Anthony Kabche maybe duct tape the cardboard before tying the plates on.

[@carlhayden6629]

How to make a DIY plate carrier and plates: First, start with a plate carrier and plates...

[@brandonwayne2843]

I got a 20lb goldsgym vest for 3$ at Goodwill

[@hennessykills9201]

Same bruh people buying these weight vests for 100$ and shit Goodwill is slept on.

[@raidernation9287]

Lucky bro

[@killxswitch]

The progressive slow-mo of 0:54 made this video 10x better.

[@RokaiKamikaze]

I was thinking of buying a weighted vest but the cost for them are insane. Great video and thanks for the tutorial I'll be making mine very soon.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Awesome!

[@josephb8499]

Yeah it’s ridiculous.. especially for the plate loaded vest.. which includes no weight Lmaoo. Like why tf does it cost $138.. to hold 135 lbs weight not included

[@kevinbaker5630]

Would it be easier to buy a 20lb weight vest from Walmart for $30

[@brosefv759]

kevin baker this is adjustable. I can swap the tens with 25. Without needing to buy a new vest

[@batdude811]

Wouldn't it be easier to buy two back packs. One at the back, one at the front and fill them with weights ?

[@EdwinMactalMusic]

Wouldnt it be easier to eat sand till you're filled with 20lbs of sand?

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

@@EdwinMactalMusic No it won't. How is eating sand easier than buying something at Walmart? FAIL!!

[@randybowman]

@@iLoveTurtlesHaha It's free though.

[@gabrielalfaro1040]

You can use ceramic for the weight and cover it with cardboard so it doesn't break...you will have to cut the ceramic with an angle grinder if you don't have weight plates this technique worked for me...the weight it's gonna be more even in the carrier and will fit the compartment on a better way

[@GarageGymReviews]

Great idea!

[@jasond1433]

Great video! I love almost everything rogue has to offer but the 5.11 plate carrier drives me crazy. Nice work giving people an affordable option. For anyone that wants to spend just a little more money you can get ~9lb real ballistic plates from ar500 armor. Hell, for the prices Rogue charges for the so so 5.11 vest, you can get a Crye JPC, which is about the best in the business.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Great idea!

[@dustinmcd91]

You could also look at real AR500 plates (body armor ones). You can get them with curved plates which would probably be more comfortable than the flat ones rogue has. Also would be bullet proof lol 🤷🏼‍♂️.

[@dustinmcd91]

Can also get 8x10 plates as opposed to the standard 10x12

[@Thisnamewillwork213]

Or you can buy just the weights in that shape from go ruck

[@kevinarzola4781]

Or you can just make your own weights out of cement molds

[@mattcain07]

How heavy are there ar500 plates?

[@dustinmcd91]

Matthew C they vary, some of the smaller ones are like 8 pounds, but larger are probably 12+

[@JoseAlvarado-zd3eh]

This is incredible! Didn’t know they sold just the weight vest carriers. Will definitely be doing this been holding off on buying one by a company. Even people selling second hand do so for like 250 bucks lol. Workout equipment is unnecessarily expensive! Thank you sir.

[@davidliftsheavycircles]

Even cheaper if you look into chest rigs. They are basically a plate carrier without the section for the plate. Its just the shoulder straps with the front pockets for mags/tools. What you can do is fill ziplock bags with concrete, amd boom! For around 15 bucks uou have a fully adjustable weight vest

[@Ryan125y]

I thought this would be the dumbest video ever. Now I'm ordering and will be building one this weekend

[@declanmaguire8689]

works so well feels like a real plate

[@GarageGymReviews]

Happy to hear it!

[@MintyPeach98]

Never seen this channel before, but I'm loving how pumped he is; the energy in this video is stronger than the coffee I drink...

[@evelynn4273]

I hope you make more with this affiliate link than with those ones for expensive equipment. I'd like to see more videos like these.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Thank you, I'll work on making some more. They're fun!

[@evelynn4273]

Good to hear! I really liked that one with the Amazon bench as well. You made a completely bland product really shine :)

[@BradsBrotherStu]

Couple extra bucks and you could replace the cardboard with some EVA foam that would no doubt hold up a little better over time.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Good idea!

[@MikloV99]

This is a good idea for a gym to make like 10-15 for memorial day and whatnot.

[@IAmAmirCash]

I have a shit load of old plates in my garage...YOU ARE THE MAN

[@HaraldHofer]

Turn the lock of the zip ties into the holes: otherwise your plate carrier will wear of early where the lock rubs...

[@hoodie6861]

Fake it til you make it 💪

[@mmenendez93yj]

That sample beat is dope.

[@brianmccullough8493]

If ready-made is art, than this is diy. Seeing as though I learned about ready-made in an art class... Good video.

[@desopedr]

The amazon links don't work, where can I find this plate carrier please ?

[@privatesector0422]

Why the hell wouldn't you tuck the connecting parts of the zip ties in the hole you made ???

[@TheVMbros]

its not even visible. what does is matter?

[@BiMiHi]

I believe every electrician cried watching what he is doing with those zip ties

[@Omnigodz78]

You are a freaking genius... thank u 10x over bro!!!!!

[@rclsu13]

Made this today. Works fantastic!! Condor plate carrier on Military Uniform Supply is less than $50!!

[@tbip2001]

Double up the cardboard then wrap them in two layers of duct tape. Will make them last a lot longer and more rigid/less absorbent. In fact I bet with cardboard and duct tape, and cable ties , you could make one from scratch without the plate carrier. That would be really cheap then .

[@brunoteixeira5703]

A easy one: chains and plates, wrap the chains around the body through the hole plate and lock it.

[@quimfilipe]

thanks. I´v been looking for this for a while even tho i cant get a plate carrier :(

[@officiallolbg]

Me: Taking a small old Backpack + adding Weights + adding a Towel (For Extra Thickness to prevent Injuries or to to prevent ripping of the Backpack)

[@shorejp]

Thanks Coop!

[@ricojacobs6530]

Love this! I just picked up the Condor plate carrier from Rogue, minus the plates. You should make a template and share for those that want to follow the same route!! :) Would be easier to make the cardboard cuts without having the same plates like Rogue.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Going to work on that!

[@jmfrank7034]

Did you ever find a template?

[@excurrahee]

Coop is a Glock fan, that makes me like him even more.

[@jasonpeng817]

I used 3, 2.5lbs front and back...does the job...pushups are a bit restricted though. Use pushup handles or dumbells to get yourself lower

[@francoisbrisson8501]

i dont know why i just watch that video since i have the 5.11 carrier... nice video if you wanna make one tho !

[@GarageGymReviews]

Haha, glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinmitchell8056]

I did the same thing. Hahaha

[@tiffanymflowers]

I just did the same

[@ringburner3611]

id recommend cutting the zip ties as flush as possible so you dont end up slicing your hand open on the possible occasion where the home made plates have to come out again. just a hand saving tip

[@jc_yadigg]

5:13 as an electrician who has worked with zip ties for a long time... i highly recommend that you cut your zip ties as flush as possible. the stubby little piece left after the clip will snag the fuck outta things and cuts through skin a lot easier than you'd expect.

[@mickhvac3908]

Flooring tiles and a cheap tile cutter will do and actually pretty bullet resistant.

[@billyb6001]

I bought a 20 pound weight vest for 20 bucks

[@barackobama6438]

I just stuffed my old backpack with heaviest things i could find (10kg) and It works quite well

[@thelivekennedyssdcaliforni7841]

the links for the vests don't match what you have in the vid... sup wi'dat? did i miss something?

[@ivergonzales8349]

I think the title should be diy weight for weight vest👍👌

[@MattChoo93]

He's got some sort of Ed Norton vibe to him, doesn't he?

[@EveryBodySucks100]

I can think at least 3 or 4 reason why this is bad idea, the inside of the ties will damage the fabric, the cardboard will get soaked and disintegrate, this does not stop the plate from moving down, if you stand on your hands the weight will go down (up) and squash the cardboard... this is just impractical, hell, two 10 pound plates are still viable ._.

[@brucecrits2015]

Why don't you make one and show us your talent? No talent?

[@F1WW13]

8/8 m8 just gr8

[@GarageGymReviews]

Thanks Sk8!

[@deltaskelta9346]

Bit L8

[@jayn8392]

Pretty cool idea. Wish I could do a 35 lb one somehow.

[@emceekaoz1886]

You can get one from wish for about $15-$25

[@Wogsmawp]

Couldn’t you just buy the vest then put the plate directly into the little pouch? What’s the point in the cardboard

[@johnoffergeld9430]

It prevents them from flopping around when you run

[@salvation4all313]

After checking the link you provided, I found that the cost of the $45 plate carrier has jumped to $71 as of July 2020.

[@maxluna25]

I bought a 25$ weight vest although it doesn't have any weights in it, it does come with small bags so you can fill it with sand

[@rambojackson9082]

Or cement.

[@TrashPandalorian]

Thanks for the video, I just made mine 🙏🏼

[@ryan_darkmagic]

Use some extra foam puzzle mat instead of cardboard. Doesn’t break down and adds some cushion.

[@Stranchous]

Did my own weight plates out of dummy airsoft plates and some concrete - does the job pretty well, but the budget gets higher

[@sprtn707]

Thanks great video.

[@JasonJayJJ1]

Good thing he didn't ask for a glass of water.

[@MW-fr7bx]

I feel so dumb. I have an old bullet proof vest that is just laying around and I never thought to stuff some plates in it.

[@mykahtalamantes5175]

Bro this is outstanding. Thank you

[@SoloLobo111]

The link for the vest is no longer working. Anyone know where to buy this vest?

[@yor90]

brilliant. Gonna try it.

[@Kuntmala]

Literally just bought a knockoff JPC and some 5 lb weights for my son. Almost just sprung for some cheap AR500 plates on ebay but bought some 5lb circle plates for like 25 bucks a pair instead. 60 bucks and i’ll use the cardboard method 😂

[@TheBcoolGuy]

1:43 Man, what is that? A "pen"? ... I've never heard of that before. Is that new?

[@nikam4167]

Love your content and funny asf

[@chrischy]

Thats awesome

[@GarageGymReviews]

Let me know how it comes out!

[@ՙՙՙՙ-յ7լ]

me cant afford a weight vest so i filled my backpack with heavy books ;-;

[@calebervin915]

What is the exact vest that you use in the video?? I like how small it is compared to the rest of the market

[@thatguywithamustache9455]

"DIY weight vest" Step 1: buy weight vest

[@SuperLowScores]

i would add some military grade duct tape around the cardboard, to protect against moisture

[@BadgerWolf-19]

do you remember the name of the vest?

[@スズメに襲われた]

天才やん。 真似しますねー。

[@johnparenteau5874]

So, I checked both links, but neither link takes me to the same carrier that is in the video. Any info on where to get the one from the video? Thanks in advance!

[@flavrdPnut]

Great idea, I like this guy👍🏻

[@UltimatLord100]

Is it a good idea to fill vest with sand ? Rather than weights ?

[@GamingLoadown101]

whats the max weight you could load into these? do you think 50kg is doable

[@shebahammy]

If you have a back pack you could just add weights in it and it’s finished

[@steelfil672]

Thats very cool! But what if I want to make a 20kg vest? This one can only fit 10kg. Is there another plate carrier you can suggest?

[@GI-JOEs]

Thank you for the video. Its a great idea, I decided to purchased a vest. would you be able to tell me the dimensions on the corner angles & the top ? I might try to see if I can cut out some metal for it. Thank you in advance.

[@God8-O]

But do you neeeeeeeeeeed to save money!?!?!?!

[@GarageGymReviews]

Hahahaha NOOOOOOO

[@rideaboutcyclingcoaching7557]

Use Eva foam for the padding. Its the stuff that backpacks are padded with easy to buy on ebay

[@jisink]

Awesome idea! Looks like an unbranded Uncommon Breed vest in the video, not what you have linked in the description. Where can I get that for $50?

[@benjamin687]

You can try and find airsoft plate carriers, sometimes they are cheaper and almost the exact same quality.

[@Polar_Bear7]

I'm really thinking about getting a 20 Lb weight vest along with 5-10 Lb wrist weights, and wear them most of the time. Along with 2 day rests.

[@johnstratmanprogramadopara7250]

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[@elizabethj3171]

Has the weight ever fallen out of the bottom?

[@sebastianestrada4690]

DIY weight vest: 1 Buy a plate carrier 2 Buy weight plates 3 slam them tight

[@rodneywatson7736]

Nice job! Great spirit.

[@Project_Lori]

So funny! Love it! Great idea!

[@trojansky2348]

Great idea

[@thebingthing8421]

Have you ever been evaluated for OCD?

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

Young coop ❤

[@mohammadrahatmohammedrazaq5521]

Love your videos keep making them! :)

[@GarageGymReviews]

Thank you, I plan to!

[@BEE_n_ZEE]

bro just saved me 200$ 💯🤘🏿

[@garethsheehan7287]

Nice!! Great work

[@GarageGymReviews]

Thank you!

[@simon4187]

get a 20$ sandbag jacket, they can hold up to 44lbs of sand on the cheap

[@danielkonrad1444]

You are a awesome person. Thanks for your vids dude.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Thanks for the kind words Daniel!

[@sanpoktoi]

I can’t find the vest on amazon

[@Ryhno411]

Like the vid! I was looking at doing something similar but the link you have for the $45 vest looks like the model has been changed to have side buckle straps instead of the elastic in your vid. Do you happen to have an updated link? Been looking at vests but wanted to find one with elastic over buckle side adjustment. Cheers.